Rio Tinto has mounted an energetic defence of clean coal, referencing Churchill and Neil Armstrong's moon landing in declaring it the only way to meet growing energy needs while reducing emissions.
The state government today launched a two-year project to increase the supply of labour to the agrifood industry through migration, workforce development and training.
Construction and contracting firm Decmil Group will build the pedestrian bridge for the island at Elizabeth Quay, under a $19.9 million deal announced today, while the state government is also seek
Perth-based tertiary education group Navitas is set to move its administrative headquarters to Brookfield Place, leasing the entire eighth floor of the 45-level tower.
Oil prices have dropped with the European benchmark contract slipping below $US100 ($A108.20) a barrel on concerns about fragile demand, heavy supply and a strengthening US dollar.
US stocks finished mostly lower following disappointing economic data from China and Japan and the growing spectre of Scotland breaking away from the United Kingdom.
Chrysalis Resources has entered into a deal to grant Fortescue Metals Group exclusive exploration access and an option to buy the Chrysalis West Angelas Project Tenements.
The state government says there are more than $140 million worth of subcontracting opportunities available for the new Perth Stadium, with a tenders process launched today for a wide range of works.
Civil and mining industry contractor Viento Group has announced a joint venture with 100 per cent indigenous owned Kimberley Pipelines, expanding Viento’s services into the pipeline construction industry.
Mining services company Ausdrill may be $8 million out-of-pocket after Western Desert Resources announced it had fallen into the hands of administrators on Friday.
Major private investment player Wyllie Group has cut direct ties with mining dealmaker Michael Fotios’s investment syndicate, Investmet, a significant backer of junior resources companies and other speculative opportunities.
Fremantle-based Mermaid Marine Australia has been awarded a contract from an undisclosed party for the operation and management of the accommodation vessel Silja Europa for an undisclosed amount.
Uranium mining is a challenging business at the best of times, but the current abundance of oil and gas is making life even harder for companies such as Paladin Energy.
Transport Minister Dean Nalder and Regional Development Minister Terry Redman have unveiled plans to replace Denham’s century-old town jetty with a new $2.2 million structure.
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Graphite explorer Uranex has signed a memorandum of understanding for an off-take agreement with the China-based Sinosteel Liaoning and Dalian InterContinental New Materials Corporation joint venture.
Engineering and project services firm Clough says its AMEC joint venture has been awarded a $70 million contract for Arrow Energy’s Bowen gas project in Queensland.
The Australian stock market has started the week on a flat note, with another fall in the iron ore price and concerns about Scotland's upcoming independence vote offsetting a positive lead from the US.
Charter Hall Group and hospitality industry super fund Hostplus have acquired 54 pubs and liquor stores from ALH Group, including the Hyde Park Hotel and the Dunsborough Tavern among several from Western Australia, in a sale and lease-back deal worth more than $600 million.
Gold prices edged higher Friday after data showed the US economy created fewer jobs than expected in August, easing fears that the Federal Reserve may raise rates sooner than expected.
